Giffard Park to Bradville via Stanton Low and Great Linford
Departure from Great Linford (City of Milton Keynes)
A fairly flat route that follows a former railway line, the Grand Union Canal and passes through Stanton Low and Linford Manor Park.
Willen & Tongwell Lakes Plus Grand Union Canal
Departure from Campbell Park (City of Milton Keynes)
This walk starts and ends at Willen Local Centre (parking). You travel northwards to Tongwell Lake, then westwards to the Grand Union Canal at Giffard Park. Much of the route is southwards alongside the canal until reaching Campbell Park. The route continues southwards beside the canal, leaving the Canal Broadwalk to enter Woolstone in the direction of The Barge pub. It then continues towards the River Ouzel, turning northwards towards Willen Lake and from there back to Willen Local Centre.
Newlands - Willen Park - Campbell Park - Woolstone
Departure from Campbell Park (City of Milton Keynes)
The walk starts at the car park for the Tree Cathedral on Livingstone Drive, Newlands - close to Gulliver's Theme Park and the David Lloyd Sports Centre.
Woughton to Campbell Park and back via Woolstone
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
A fairly easy walk from Ye Olde Swan at Woughton on the Green that follows the Grand Union Canal to Campbell Park, returning via Woolstone. All on surfaced paths.
Woughton - Simpson - Caldecotte Lake - Walton - Woughton
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a reasonably flat walk, much of it beside water (river, canal and lake).
The Ouzel Valley Park
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a circular walk, along footpaths, red ways and a canal towpath. The walking is easy and accessible year round. It is wheelchair friendly, although there is one incline at the beginning of the trail which could present problems for some manual wheelchair users.
The parkland of Woburn Abbey, Eversholt & Milton Bryan from Woburn
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
A fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes the opportunity to have lunch in Milton Bryan and a further section of walking through the Abbey's extensive parkland.
The parkland of Woburn Abbey and Eversholt from Woburn
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
This fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes a further section of walking through the Abbey's parkland.
Ouse Valley Way - Oakley to Carlton
Departure from Oakley (Bedford)
A North Bedfordshire walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Oakley and Carlton taking in the charming villages of Pavenham, Sharnbrook, and Odell. Follow the river from Oakley through to Stevington where The Ouse Valley Way is clearly waymarked all the way through to Carlton
Although the Ouse Valley Way does not actually go into Oakley, there is a convenient bus stop here that links the two ends to this walk. The bus stop is a mile or so from the river, from where there is a footpath which joins the official route at Stevington and then winds its way through the rolling Bedfordshire countryside. There's plenty to see and explore along the route with medieval river bridges, the Holywell at Stevington, the ghostly tales of Odell and the picturesque villages of Pavenham, Radwell, Sharnbrook, and Harrold.
Dodford/Weedon circuit
Departure from Dodford (West Northamptonshire)
Taking in the road walking along the A45 but with nice views of rolling countryside, a saunter along the Grand Union, (there's a memorial bench under the A45 to rest and lunch and keep dry), and then heading off the canal towards the village of Dodford with a Grade 1 listed church to visit. Parking at the village hall or opposite the church.
Ampthill and central Bedfordshire
Departure from Ampthill (Central Bedfordshire)
Starting near the site of Catherine of Aragon's house arrest and venturing into the surrounding areas. You'll see some lovely rolling countryside with views to the Chilterns and across Marston Vale to Bedford. The walk takes in a variety of environments : farmland, woods, an ancient meadow, parkland with Capability Brown landscaping, the ruins of a Jacobean/Classical mansion and memorials to Catherine of Aragon and the men of the Bedfordshire regiment who trained in the park and died in WW1.
Ouse Valley Way - Bedford to St Neots
Departure from Bedford
A riverside walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Bedford and St Neots.
Despite the increasing urbanisation between Bedord and St Neots, the riverside sections of this walk provide some pleasant rambles. Particularly notable is the 15th century river bridge at Great Barford and the riverside parks at St Neots.
Two Ridges Way from Leighton Buzzard to Ivinghoe Beacon
Departure from Leighton-Linslade (Central Bedfordshire)
The Ridgeway is linked at Ivinghoe Beacon by the Two Ridges Link (8 miles and included on OS mapping) with the Greensand Ridge Walk that in turn also connects with the Icknield Way Path. The Link uses the Grand Union Canal North from near Slapton. This route shows the link from North to South.
Newnham, Northamptonshire
Departure from Newnham (West Northamptonshire)
This is a good walk at any time but really good in spring when the bluebells are out in Badby Woods and butterflies are exploring the hedgerows. The route passes through some scenic Northamptonshire villages and includes small stretches of the Nene and Knightley Ways.
Totternhoe to the foot of the Downs, Chilterns
Departure from Totternhoe (Central Bedfordshire)
A mainly level walk through open farmland to the foot of the Dunstable Downs, with a gentle climb to pick up the Icknield and Chiltern Ways. Great views over the Bedfordshire plain and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Sundon Hills and Sharpenhoe Clappers
Departure from Sundon (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk that’s attractive at any time of year. The route is quiet and peaceful, with magnificent views looking north into Bedfordshire and beyond. Visit the Iron Age hillfort at Sharpenhoe Clappers.
Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick
Departure from Winwick (West Northamptonshire)
A lengthy Northamptonshire walk that explores the countryside to the north-west of Northampton. The route uses a section of the Jurassic Way, the towpath of Grand Union Canal, fields paths and country lanes. Winwick is a small rural community of some 40 souls, according to their website, situated off the A428 north of West Haddon and west of Northampton.
Ashby Local
Departure from Cold Ashby (West Northamptonshire)
My favourite ramble which begins and ends at St Denys Church, Cold Ashby. This is a proper ramble with both hard and soft surfaces and good views from Honey Hill.
Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The NationalTrail from NE to SW. This Stage 1 goes over the Chilterns, across the Grand Union Canal, past Tring, through the Three Hundreds of Aylesbury to reach the market town of Wendover.
Rushbed Woods and Brill circular
Departure from Brill (Buckinghamshire)
A gentle walk near Brill, including a nature reserve with lots of butterflies (in June and July) woods and a hill.
Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade and Kensworth
Departure from Whipsnade (Central Bedfordshire)
A hilly route with very fine views from the Downs. It passes through Whipsnade Tree Cathedral and past Whipsnade church.
Caddington and Blows Down, Chilterns
Departure from Dunstable (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk along quiet country paths to Caddington and the ancient woodland of Badgerdell wood before emerging at the top of the steep hillside above Dunstable. Enjoy the extensive views from Blow's Down.
Marsworth Canals and Reservoirs
Departure from Marsworth (Buckinghamshire)
This walk is good for both ‘Arms’ and legs. Not only that, what better way to get some fresh air into your lungs than to explore the waterways near Tring? The route includes a visit to one of the best birdwatching sites in the area, Wilstone Reservoir.
Slipton, Northamptonshire
Departure from Lowick (North Northamptonshire)
Seven miles of glorious Northamptonshire countryside through 3 attractive villages and passing by the impressive Drayton Hall.
Studham and Dunstable Downs, Chilterns
Departure from Studham (Central Bedfordshire)
There’s a lot of lovely, rolling countryside in and around Studham Common, and dramatic views from Dunstable Downs. This walk visits a tree cathedral and a 16th-century church, and offers the possibility of spotting exotic animals at Whipsnade Zoo.
More walks in Hanslope
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Abbey Hill
- Adstock
- Akeley
- Alderton
- Ashton
- Aspley Heath
- Beachampton
- Billing
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- Blisworth
- Bow Brickhill
- Bozeat
- Bradwell
- Brafield on the Green
- Broughton
- Buckingham
- Calverton
- Campbell Park
- Castle Ashby
- Castlethorpe
- Central Milton Keynes
- Chicheley
- Clifton Reynes
- Cogenhoe and Whiston
- Collingtree
- Cosgrove
- Courteenhall
- Deanshanger
- Denton
- Duston
- Earls Barton
- East Hunsbury
- Easton Maudit
- Easton Neston
- Ecton
- Emberton
- Fairfields
- Far Cotton and Delapre
- Foscott
- Gawcott with Lenborough
- Gayhurst
- Gayton
- Grafton Regis
- Grange Park
- Great Brickhill
- Great Horwood
- Great Houghton
- Great Linford
- Grendon
- Hackleton
- Hardingstone
- Harlestone Manor
- Harpole
- Hartwell
- Haversham-cum-Little Linford
- Hunsbury Meadows
- Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow
- Kislingbury
- Lathbury
- Lavendon
- Leckhampstead
- Lillingstone Dayrell with Luffield Abbey
- Lillingstone Lovell
- Little Brickhill
- Little Horwood
- Little Houghton
- Loughton and Great Holm
- Maids Moreton
- Milton Keynes
- Milton Malsor
- Moulsoe
- Nash
- New Bradwell
- Newport Pagnell
- Newton Blossomville
- Newton Longville
- Northampton
- Old Stratford
- Old Woughton
- Olney
- Padbury
- Paulerspury
- Potterspury
- Quinton
- Ravenstone
- Roade
- Rothersthorpe
- Shenley Brook End
- Shenley Church End
- Sherington
- Shutlanger
- Simpson and Ashland
- Stantonbury
- Stoke Bruerne
- Stoke Goldington
- Stony Stratford
- Strixton
- Thornborough
- Thornton
- Tiffield
- Towcester
- Tyringham and Filgrave
- Upton
- Walton
- Warrington
- Wavendon
- West Bletchley
- West Hunsbury
- Weston Underwood
- Whaddon
- Whitehouse
- Whittlebury
- Wicken
- Woburn Sands
- Wollaston
- Wolverton and Greenleys
- Wootton
- Woughton on the Green
- Yardley Gobion
- Yardley Hastings